NASCAR’s elite often head to the Snowball Derby to test their mettle against short-track beasts, and the event’s a rite of passage for anyone with a firesuit. Kyle Busch first conquered it in 2009, then stunned everyone by returning for the 50th running in 2017, proving his short-track wizardry wasn’t rusty. The Derby’s chaos, tight lines, door-banging, and last-lap gambles mirror NASCAR’s heart, and it’s no wonder the event pulls in crowds craving that raw energy.

Now, 5x Midwest Champion Late Model superstar Jacob Goede is throwing his hat in the ring, sharing his burning desire to tackle the Derby before hanging up his helmet. In a recent interview, Goede got real about why this race is a must-do, tying his grassroots hustle to a dream that feels within reach.

Goede’s derby dream

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